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Russ Cook, known as the 'Hardest Geezer', on his run across Africa

‘Hardest Geezer’ Russ Cook back online as he passes 13,000km on epic African run

British ultrarunner James Nobles photo credit Team Montane

James Nobles on juggling family life with training – and cutting down on tangfastics!

‘A picture that captures the pure joy that is Barkley’: Photographing ‘The Race That Eats Its Young’

Compression sportswear being used for recovery post-exercise.

Running recovery: Four ways to recover faster from your long run

Scott Kinabalu 3 women's trail running shoes

Scott Kinabalu 3 – Ultra runner Kim Cavill reviews Scott’s latest women’s light trail shoes

THE WINTER SPINE

14-21 Jan 2024

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British ultrarunner James Nobles photo credit Team Montane

James Nobles on juggling family life with training – and cutting down on tangfastics!

Ultrarunner James Nobles [Photo credit: Team Montane]

‘Unfinished business’: James Nobles already focussed on Montane Winter Spine return

Jack Scott 2023 Spine Race

Spine Race record holder Jack Scott reveals INSANE treadmill workout during build up to race

Jack Scott reveals how he trained to destroy the Winter Spine Race record

‘Mind boggling’ – John Kelly hails Jack Scott’s ‘near perfect’ Spine Race display

Lucy Gossage raises thousands for cancer charity after Montane Winter Spine Race podium finish

Damian Hall pays tribute to Jack Scott after historic battle at Montane Winter Spine Race

Claire Bannwarth SHOCKED by personal best after defending Winter Spine Race title

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COMPRESSION IN PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY
Compression sportswear being used for recovery post-exercise.

Running recovery: Four ways to recover faster from your long run

What is compression sportswear? Could boost your training and recovery

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall wearing SKINS compression sleepwear

How to improve sleep for endurance sport performance

SKINS compression sportswear can help to inhibit the onset of fatigue in endurance sports such as trail running

Compression sportswear benefits for training and racing

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Race Guides

Race information for runners & fans

utmb WorlD series

26 Aug-1 Sep 2024

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Kilian Jornet wins UTMB 2022 copyright UTMB

Exploring limits: Kilian Jornet tells Tour de France winner what motivates him most

Stian Angermund after winning the 2023 UTMB OCC

OCC winner Stian Angermund reveals positive doping test but insists: “I am a clean athlete”

Kilian Jornet wins UTMB 2022 copyright UTMB

Kilian Jornet clarifies ‘boycott’ rumours after holding talks with UTMB Board

Jon Albon ‘ends season’ with Le Grand Trail des Templiers win in first race since UTMB CCC

‘I still believe’ – UTMB OCC winner Angermund plots Ultra Pirineu return after another 100k DNF

2024 UTMB World Series schedule: The 40 events

‘My tank was nearing empty’ – Courtney Dauwalter on emerging from ‘pain cave’ to take UTMB title

“Finally I get to give a gift back:” UTMB champion Jim Walmsley reflects on his 2023 triumph

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RUNNING News

The latest trail running & ultramarathon news
Russ Cook, known as the 'Hardest Geezer', on his run across Africa

‘Hardest Geezer’ Russ Cook back online as he passes 13,000km on epic African run

British ultrarunner James Nobles photo credit Team Montane

James Nobles on juggling family life with training – and cutting down on tangfastics!

‘A picture that captures the pure joy that is Barkley’: Photographing ‘The Race That Eats Its Young’

Ultrarunner James Nobles [Photo credit: Team Montane]

‘Unfinished business’: James Nobles already focussed on Montane Winter Spine return

Harvey Lewis in action at the 2023 Badwater 135

Harvey Lewis training ‘harder and smarter’ for this year’s Barkley Marathons

Robbie Britton breaking the British 24-hour running record

Coach Robbie Britton in the limelight after ultra wins for dynamic duo Hayden Hawks and Dan Jones

Kilian Jornet wins UTMB 2022 copyright UTMB

Exploring limits: Kilian Jornet tells Tour de France winner what motivates him most

Courtney Dauwalter at Transgrancanaria 2024 which started at midnight local time [Photo credit: The Adventure Bakery / The North Face Transgrancanaria]

Courtney Dauwalter: Transgrancanaria title defence ‘just felt very difficult’

Barkley Marathons

26 Aug-1 Sep 2024

Race Guide

‘A picture that captures the pure joy that is Barkley’: Photographing ‘The Race That Eats Its Young’

Harvey Lewis in action at the 2023 Badwater 135

Harvey Lewis training ‘harder and smarter’ for this year’s Barkley Marathons

John Kelly start Barkley Marathons 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

John Kelly on how to get into the Barkley Marathons – and his first application essay

‘There has never been a race director like Lazarus Lake’: Harvey Lewis on the Barkley Marathons creator

Harvey Lewis wins Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra

Barkley Marathons: UTMB great Kilian Jornet on the intriguing prospect of Frozen Head

Barkley Marathons finisher Karel Sabbe crosses California in record 29 days during FKT attempt

Marathon des Sables: The route conundrum also posed by the Barkley Marathons

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RUNNERs

A selection of the top mountain, sky & trail runners
USA
John Kelly

John

Kelly

GBR
Jasmin Paris

Jasmin

Paris

GBR
Damian Hall

Damian

Hall

GBR
Nicky Spinks

Nicky

Spinks

ESP
Killian Jornet

Kílian

Jornet

USA
Courtney Dauwalter

Courtney

Dauwalter

GBR
Jon Albon

Jon

Albon

KEN
Joyce Muthoni Njeru

Joyce Muthoni

Njeru

USA
David Goggins

David

Goggins

KEN
Patrick Kipngeno

Patrick

Kipngeno

marathon des sables

12-22 Apr 2024

Race Guide

Valentin Buffet at the 2023 Marathon des Sables

‘The desert sucked the life out of me’ – David Kilgore on Marathon des Sables DNF

Rachid El Morabity on stage one of the the 2023 Marathon des Sables

Marathon des Sables: Rachid El Morabity says withdrawal was ‘form of protest’ against ‘injustice’

The start of the 2022 Marathon des Sables

Marathon des Sables 2023: Follow live as Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache claim wins

Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache claim Marathon des Sables titles

El Morabity and Nakache extend winning leads on stage five of the Marathon des Sables

Rachid El Morabity pulls out after “unfair” Marathon des Sables penalty

Ragna Debats’ dream over as Mohamed El Morabity holds firm on stage four

Mohamed El Morabity, Ragna Debats lead after stage three of Marathon des Sables

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RUNNING SHoe Reviews

Independently tested reviews of the best trail running shoes...and the occasional road shoe
SCARPA Goldengate Kima RT Trail Running Shoes

Scarpa Golden Gate Kima RT

8.9

Inov-8 Trailfly G70 Running Shoe Review

Inov-8 Trailfly G270 V2

7.3

Hoka Mach 5

8.0

Scott Supertrac RC2 Trail Running Shoe Review

Scott Supertrac RC 2

8.2

Western States

29-30 Jun 2024

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Rachel Drake women podium black canyon ultras 100k 2024 Photo credit: Black Canyon Ultras / Aravaipa Running
Hayden Hawks men podium Black Canyon Ultras 100k 2024 photo credit Howie Stern for Black Canyon Ultras / Aravaipa Running

Record-breaker Hayden Hawks: ‘It felt amazing’ to be back at Black Canyon

Hayden Hawks Black Canyon Ultras 100k 2024

Hayden Hawks and Rachel Drake bag the wins at Black Canyon 100K

Heather Jackson excited for Black Canyon return – and reveals her magic motivation word

Black Canyon Ultras 2024: Start times, route, how to follow, course records

Jim Walmsley secures Western States return with Roubion-Nice 115k UTMB World Series win

‘There’s the tortoise, the hare, and then Courtney’ – John Kelly salutes Dauwalter’s historic double

Courtney Dauwalter makes trail running history with Hardrock and Western States double

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